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Beautiful Friction

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Beautiful Friction
Studio album by
Released17 July 2012 (US)
17 August 2012 (UK/Europe)
Recorded2010–2012
StudioSpacehouse Studio, London[1]
GenreNew wave, rock
Length48:53
LabelKirtland (US)
Hypertension (Europe/UK)
ProducerNick Jackson
The Fixx chronology
Want That Life
(2003)
Beautiful Friction
(2012)
Every Five Seconds
(2022)
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Beautiful Friction is the tenth studio album by British New Wave band the Fixx, released on 17 July 2012. It marks the return of longtime bassist Dan K. Brown.

Track listing

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All songs written by Cy Curnin, Adam Woods, Jamie West-Oram, Rupert Greenall, and Dan K. Brown.

  1. "Anyone Else" – 3:50
  2. "Just Before Dawn" – 4:36
  3. "Take a Risk" – 3:47
  4. "Beautiful Friction" – 5:43
  5. "What God?" – 4:14
  6. "Second Time Around" – 4:16
  7. "Follow That Cab" – 3:20
  8. "Shaman" – 4:16
  9. "Something Ahead of You" – 6:16
  10. "Girl with No Ceiling" – 4:03
  11. "Small Thoughts" – 4:35
  12. "Wasted" (iTunes Bonus Track) – 3:41

Personnel

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The Fixx

  • Cy Curnin – lead vocals
  • Rupert Greenall – keyboards
  • Jamie West-Oram – guitar
  • Adam Woods – drums
  • Dan K. Brown – bass

Production

  • Producer: Nick Jackson
  • Mixing: Stephen W. Tayler
  • Mixing on "Anyone Else" and "Just Before Dawn": Mark Needham
  • Mastering: Dave McNair
  • Cover Artwork: George Underwood
  • Additional artwork: Jack West-Oram
  • Photography: Michele Martinoli
  • Art Direction: Tommy Moore

References

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  1. ^ Woods, Adam (August 2012). "Drummers, on the Beat - Adam Woods of the Fixx". Modern Drummer. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.